Jun. 12—Numerous area athletes competed at the Class 1A girls track and field state meet Thursday at O'Brien Field in Charleston. Aside from Altamont freshman Grace Nelson, who won a state championship in the 300-meter hurdles, other athletes also had highlight-worthy afternoons. In the pole vault event, Teutopolis junior Isabelle Hemmen finished in second place after a leap of 3.47 meters. .